Marie K. Ward

Marie K. Ward, a homemaker and longtime area resident, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Liberty. She was 72 years of age.

Born on December 12, 1935 in Long Island, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Walsh Kilkenny. Marie was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James A. Ward, at home; two sons, James W. Ward of Liberty, Scott M. Ward of Enola, PA; one daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Leland and her husband, Kevin of Liberty; two brothers, James Patrick Kilkenny of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kevin Kilkenny and his wife, Linda of Meben, NC; four grandchildren, Robert Ward, Brett Ward, Julia Leland, and Gregory Leland; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty on Wednesday, May 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 29, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ivan Csete officiating. Burial will be in Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc.; 845-292-7160.

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